Get Started - Approach Your Boss Toolkit

If you need to convince your boss to help fund your CPIM certification preparation, the tools below can help you start the conversation. APICS’s goal is to make it easy for you to feel confident approaching your boss and getting the support you need and take advantage of what is available through your organization.

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Make a Case For Support

Guidelines for making your training request, drafting discussion points for an in-person meeting, and writing an initial email to your boss.8.5″ x 11″ version | A4 version

Approach Your Boss Email

Simply copy and paste the text into your email, choose an opener that best matches your situation, and customize it so it resonates with your manager.8.5″ x 11″ version | A4 version

Your Organization Will Benefit

5 Ways Your Organization Will Benefit can help your manager understand the value of certification and build a business case for certification and training as a worthwhile investment.8.5″ x 11″ version | A4 version